Winter allergies: The allergies you didn't know you could have

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1 SOUTH CENTRAL ADULT SERVICES JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE NO 1 SOUTH CENTRAL ADULT SERVICES (BPT) - When temperatures get below freezing, people with seasonal allergies to grass, tree and weed pollens get well-deserved relief from their symptoms. But if you're still sneezing and blowing your nose when winter descends, you might have indoor allergies. The problem for many allergy sufferers is figuring out what, exactly, is causing their symptoms. Why? Most allergy sufferers develop similar symptoms no matter what allergen they're reacting to. When you have a stuffy or runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, sneezing and coughing you know you're probably allergic to something. Beyond that, it's hard to discover the culprit. If it's serious enough to prompt a trip to the doctor for relief, see an allergist. "Allergists are the best-trained medical professionals to treat allergies and asthma," says allergist NEWSLETTER Winter allergies: The allergies you didn't know you could have (BPT) - The winter months bring cold and flu season, which can take a toll on your health. While flu shots and rest are common advice for prevention, a strong immune system is critical to keeping you healthy all year long. According to Margaret Martin, RD, MS, LDN, CDE, a Todd Mahr, MD, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. "Much like a cardiologist specializes in heart problems, an CONTINUED on page 12 Fighting an illness? 4 ways to boost your immune system Registered Dietitian at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, "Your body's ability to fight infection and disease depends on your immune system." Margaret provides one-on-one nutrition consultations for people with cancer who have a weakened immune system due to the effects of treatment, but she says keeping a healthy immune system is important for everyone. "Boosting your immune system during and after cancer treatment can help you feel better, maintain your strength, avoid treatment delays and speed your recovery. This goes for anyone fighting an illness, or preventing one." Margaret offers these important tips to help boost your immune system and keep it running smoothly throughout the year. Keep a plant-based, hearthealthy menu Choose foods first as your CONTINUED on page 3

2 McIntosh County Activities Mondays & Thursdays: 10 AM: Bone Builders exercise program - Free & open to the public. Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 1 PM: Quilting - new quilters NEEDED! Quilts displayed for sale. Wednesdays: 1 PM: Cards & games. Thursday, Jan. 3: 6 PM: Mondays: 1 PM: Quilting. Tuesdays: Bus goes to Aberdeen, SD. Call the Dispatcher for appointments at (701) Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 AM: Bone Builders Exercise - Open to the public. Monday, Jan. 7: 6 PM: Thursday, Jan. 10: 6 PM: Tuesday, Jan. 15: 8:30 AM: Nurse Day. Call for appointment. Walk-ins welcome. Thursday, Jan. 17: 6 PM: Evening meal, 7 PM: Wishek regular meeting. Thursday, Jan. 24: 6 PM: Thursday, Jan. 31: 6 PM: Monday, Jan. 14: 6 PM: Monday, Jan. 21: 6 PM: Monday, Jan 28: 6 PM: Monday, Feb. 4: 6 PM: Monday, Feb. 11: 6 PM: Thursday, Feb. 7: 6 PM: Thursday, Feb. 14: 6 PM: Tuesday, Feb. 19: 8:30 AM: Nurse Day. Call for appointment. Thursday, Feb. 21: 6 PM: Evening meal, 7 PM: Wishek regular meeting. Thursday, Feb. 28: 6 PM: Monday, Feb. 18: 6 PM: Wednesday, Feb 20: 8:30 AM: McIntosh County Health Nurse. Call for appointments. Walk-ins welcome. Monday, Feb. 25: 6 PM: Transit to Senior Center for meals, call Page 2 January & February 2019

3 CONTINUED from page 1 source of vitamins and nutrients. Unless your healthcare team directs you to take a vitamin or supplement, you likely do not need one. The best way to include these nutrients is by eating whole foods. Make sure your meals incorporate a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, legumes, beans, lean protein and healthy fats. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day to stay energized and to ensure your body is getting enough calories, proteins and nutrients. Protein acts as a "builder" and the body uses it to build and repair tissues. Protein is also vital for making hormones and enzymes that promote the body's daily functions and supports a healthy immune system. In addition, drinking eight to 10 glasses of fluids every day is one of the most effective ways to flush waste from your body and support the health of your immune system. Power up with phytochemicals Fruits, vegetables and other plants contain naturally occurring substances known as phytochemicals. Phytochemicals give fruits and vegetables their color and flavor. Phytochemicals act as soldiers in the immune system to protect the body from damage. Studies show that phytochemicals help support the: * Immune system * Creation of healthy cells * Death of damaged cells (such as cancer cells) Decrease your risk of malnutrition It can be harder for a malnourished body to fight off an illness or infection. Malnutrition results when the body does not receive enough calories and/or nutrients to promote good health and sustain healthy functioning of your body's systems. When you're "in the slumps," it can be easy to avoid eating altogether. Follow these tips to reduce your risk of malnutrition during cancer treatment: South Central Adult Services Council, Inc. makes available all services without regard to race, color, national origin, or handicap, and is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title V Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all related laws and regulations. The South Central Adult Services Council, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * Choose a variety of foods each week from all the food groups. Talk with your healthcare team before changing your diet. Eat regularly throughout the day, every four to six hours. Even if you do not feel hungry, try to have a snack or mini meal. If you forget to eat, try setting a timer. * Include a protein source with every meal and most snacks. Make changes to your lifestyle. And stick to them. In addition to using nutrition to boost your immune system, you can also make changes to your lifestyle to help support health and immunity. These include: * Decrease your exposure to bacteria, viruses and germs. * Aim for 7 hours or more of sleep every night. If your sleep is interrupted, try a 30-minute nap during the day. * Reduce stress by taking time to do things you enjoy such as spending time with family, spending time outdoors or reading. If your feelings of anxiety or depression make it difficult for you to complete daily tasks, talk to your healthcare team. McIntosh County Outreach January Ashley: Jan. 2 & 21 (evening) Wishek: Jan. 8 & 31(evening) Zeeland: Jan. 15 Lehr: Jan. 16 February Ashley: Feb. 6 & 18 (evening) Wishek: Feb. 12 & 28 (evening) Zeeland: Feb. 19 Lehr: Feb. 20 If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment with Ruby, please contact her at: January & February 2019 Page 3

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5 Ashley s Menu for January 2019 All m9eals include ~ 2 slices of Whole Grain Bread, 1 Cup of 1 Milk, Margarine and Coffee Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7 Supper Night Beef tips & gravy over Mashed potatoes Country blend vegetables Plums 14 Supper Night Salisbury steak Baked potato Buttered peas & carrots Apricots 21 Supper Night Pork roast Boiled potatoes Sweet & sour cabbage Caramel apples 28 Supper Night Beef stroganoff over Noodles Cheesy broccoli Blushing pears 1 Center CLOSED 2 Chicken strips Cheesy hashbrowns Buttered beets Jello with fruit 8 9 Swiss steak Cheesy hashbrowns Dumplings Pickled beets Fruit Baked chicken Creamed potatoes Buttered carrots Cherries 22 Cheeseburger pie Creamed peas Ambrosia fruit salad 23 Tator tot hotdish Coleslaw Applesauce Fishwich Fries 3 bean salad Mandarin oranges 3 4 Chili Crackers Pineapple Tomato soup Grilled cheese sandwich Green beans Ham & bean soup Carrot & raisin salad Potluck January & February 2019 Page 5

6 Ashley s Menu for February 2019 All meals include ~ 2 slices of Whole Grain Bread, 1 Cup of 1 Milk, Margarine and Coffee Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 4 Supper Night Potato pumpkin stumpher Pork chop Tomato spoon Cranberry salad 11 Supper Night Spaghetti & meat sauce Garlic toast Buttered peas Apricots 18 Lazy cheese buttons Meatballs & gravy Carrots 25 Swiss steak or Liver & onions Boiled potatoes Capri vegetables Jello & fruit 5 6 Roast beef Dumplings Mashed potatoes Pickled beets Fruit BBQ chicken Creamed potatoes Broccoli Red jello salad 19 Chicken patty on bun Fries Celery & carrot sticks Fruit 20 Hot beef combo Mashed potatoes Gravy Garden vegetables Quick peach cake Hamburger chow mein Carrots Biscuits Tangy coleslaw Mandarin oranges 1 Vegetable soup Meat sandwich Romaine salad Caramel apples 7 8 Noodle soup Chicken salad sandwich Peas & cheese salad Plums Lasagna Garlic toast Green beans Potluck Page 6 January & February 2019

7 Wishek & Lehr s Menu January 2019 All meals include ~ 2 slices of Whole Grain Bread, 1 Cup of Milk, Margarine and Coffee Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7 8 Cabbage roll Parsley potatoes Carrots Cod Augratin potatoes Baked beans Fruit salad Beef stroganoff over Noodles Beans Mandarin oranges 1 Center Closed 2 Fishwich Potato wedges 3 bean salad Cherries Knoephla Sauerkraut casserole Apricots 9 Tator tot hotdish Peas & pearl onions Applesauce 16 Knoephla soup Meat sandwich 23 Hamburger on a bun Potato salad Corn Baked apples 30 Lasagna Garlic toast 3 Evening Meal Ham Baked potatoes Sweet & sour cabbage Fruit in jello 10 Evening Meal Meatloaf Mashed potatoes Green beans 17 Evening Meal Pork chop Creamed potatoes Corn Cherries 24 Evening Meal Chicken Baked potatoes Peas & carrots Mixed fruit 31 Evening Meal Beef roast Whipped potatoes Peas Tropical fruit Please call at least 1 day prior to sign up for meals. January & February 2019 Page 7

8 Wishek & Lehr s Menu for February 2019 All meals include ~ 2 slices of Whole Grain Bread, 1 Cup of 1 Milk, Margarine and Coffee Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 4 5 Chicken noodle soup Chicken salad sandwich Lettuce tomato tray Chili Crackers Pineapples Hamburger on a bun Macaroni salad Tomato spoon salad Fruit salad Cod Augratin potatoes Coleslaw 6 Spaghetti & meat sauce Garlic toast Lettuce salad Fruit cocktail 13 Chicken baked strudels Boiled potatoes Pickled beets 20 Lasagna Garlic toast Baked apples 27 Vegetable soup Crackers Fresh veggie tray Apricots 7 Supper Night Pork chop Mashed potatoes Corn Plums 14 Valentine s Supper Meatballs & sauce Boiled potatoes Baked squash Applesauce 21 Supper Night Ham Scalloped potatoes Baked rice Beans Fruit cocktail 28 Supper Night Pork roast Mashed potatoes Corn Fruit salad Page 8 January & February 2019

9 Zeeland s Menu for January 2019 All meals include ~ 2 slices of Whole Grain Bread, 1 Cup of 1 Milk, Margarine and Coffee Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7 Hamburger on a bun Potato wedges Broccoli Mixed fruit 14 Spaghetti bake Garlic bread Side salad Chocolate pudding 21 Rival soup Egg salad sandwich Carrots Chocolate pudding 28 Ham Sweet potatoes Broccoli 1 Center CLOSED 2 Tuna loaf Parsley potatoes Peas 8 Minestrone soup Bologna sandwich Jello 15 Cheeseburger soup Broccoli Brownie 22 Beef enchilada Sliced tomato Prunes 29 Roast beef Mashed potatoes & gravy Corn Applesauce 3 Pork chop Pasta salad with veggies Brownie 9 10 Pork stir fry Rice Pineapple chunks Ham on a bun Hashbrowns Baked beans Tropical fruit Baked ziti with sausage Cauliflower White cake Pizza casserole Side salad Garlic bread January & February 2019 Page 9

10 4 Tuna melt Tomato soup Celery Fruit cocktail Zeeland s Menu for February 2019 All meals include ~ 2 slices of Whole Grain Bread, 1 Cup of 1 Milk, Margarine and Coffee Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11 Cod Baked rice Carrots Lemon fruit salad 18 Hamburger chow mein Pickled beets Fruit cocktail 25 Lazy pigs in the blanket Green beans Prunes 5 Goulash Pickled beets Brownie 12 Swiss steak Baked potato Broccoli Prunes 19 Chicken alfredo Green beans Brownie 26 Pork chop Mashed potatoes & gravy Peas & carrots Applesauce 6 7 Meatloaf Parsley potatoes Carrots Mixed fruit Bean soup Ham sandwich Sliced celery Banana bread Fry sausage Fried potatoes Corn Tuna casserole Pickled beets White cake Page 10 January & February 2019

11 McIntosh County Buses will go to Bismarck, Transit Jamestown, Fargo or Aberdeen. All persons in McIntosh County may ride the buses regardless or age or income if space is available. Medical appointments take priority over shopping. Everyone is encouraged to use these buses In-city buses will pick up people for the Senior Center Meals for a fee of $1.00. Call the Senior Center to schedule a pickup. City buses will transport people within the area. Contact your city driver at least one day in advance. Ride charges are $5.00 within the county, $8.00 to adjoining counties and $1.00 within city limits. Ashley Call Dispatch Zeeland Call Dispatch Fredonia Betty Hahne or Wishek and all sites Call Dispatch Bismarck Trips $15.00 Monday through Friday.Call Dispatch Jamestown Trips $13.00 Every Thursday...Call Betty Aberdeen Trips $13.00 First, Third & Last Tuesday...Call Dispatch January & February 2019 Page 11

12 CONTINUED from page 1 allergist specializes in allergic diseases. Your allergist will find the source of your symptoms and treat the cause so you can feel healthy all the time." Here are some common causes of winter, indoor allergies and tips from ACAAI on what you can do about them: Dust mite allergy: Dust mites are one of the most common indoor allergens and a year-round annoyance. Those allergic to dust mites suffer most in their own homes. Dust mites are microscopic creatures that live in furniture, carpets and bedding, and feed off the flakes of skin people shed every day. They thrive in warm, humid environments. Often, you'll notice your symptoms immediately after vacuuming, sweeping or dusting, when you've stirred up dust. Molds, pollen, pet hair, fur or feathers can contribute to a dust allergy as well. * Diagnosis and treatment: As with all the allergies in this article, your allergist will perform a skin test or blood test to determine the exact cause of your allergy and order a course of treatment that may include medications or allergy shots. * Management: The presence of dust mites does not mean you have a dirty house; they're everywhere. You can lessen or avoid your symptoms by removing the usual suspects that cause dust allergies. Choose wood floors instead of carpet, clean your house with a vacuum that has a HEPA filter, use mite-proof cases on your mattresses and pillows and wash your linens regularly in hot water. Consider installing a high-efficiency disposable filter in your HVAC system. The filter should have a MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) rating of 11 to 13 - the higher the MERV rating the better. Mold allergy: Molds live inside and outside of your home. They can thrive in moist places like bathrooms and kitchens, and the annoying thing about molds is that many molds aren't visible to the naked eye. As the spores become airborne, they can cause allergic reactions and worsen asthma symptoms. * Diagnosis and treatment: Your allergist may have you track your symptoms over time to see where you've been when your allergies flare up. That will help identify the culprit. Antihistamines and decongestants can ease symptoms. * Management: Wear a mask when doing yard work, and once inside, take a shower and rinse your nose with a saline solution to remove mold spores. In the kitchen, clean up any spills or leaks quickly to prevent mold from growing. Use a dehumidifier to reduce moisture in areas like bathrooms and basements. Clean your garbage cans and fridge drawers. For serious mold problems, call a professional. Pet allergy: It's a heartbreaking situation for pet lovers if they have allergy symptoms after being with their pets. Allergy symptoms can be constant because exposure can occur anywhere - in pet-friendly workplaces, restaurants and stores, at school, in daycare, anywhere a pet owner has been. * Diagnosis and treatment: Your allergist will perform a skin test or blood test to determine if your pet is causing your allergy symptoms. They may advise treating with nasal sprays, antihistamines or other medications. Allergy shots are also effective in treating pet allergies, because a resistance is built up over time. * Management: Avoidance is the best way to manage a pet allergy, but you don't have to part with your furry family members. Some ways to lessen your symptoms include keeping your pet out of your bedroom, washing your hands with soap and water after petting or playing with your pet, vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum and bathing your pet once a week. Once you know the cause of your symptoms, you can conquer the allergy. It's time to take control of your allergies and asthma and start enjoying life again. It's time to find an allergist. To find an allergist in your area, use the Allergist Locator tool on the ACAAI website. South Central Adult Services serves the counties of Barnes, LaMoure, Foster, Logan, McIntosh & Griggs or Check out our website: Wishek Senior Center 5 S. Centennial Street Wishek, ND Ashley Senior Center 111 Center Avenue N. Ashley, ND Lehr Senior Center 122 Main Street Lehr, ND Sportsman s Den (meals only) 409 Main Avenue Zeeland, ND South Central Adult Services Main Office 139 2nd Ave. SE PO Box 298 Valley City, ND PATRICIA HANSEN Director RUBY BECK Outreach JODI ELLIOTT Bookkeeping DENISE PALMER Transit Coordinator/Driver Page 12 January & February 2019